Acqua di Parma 2016 EDC

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Colonia Sandalo Concentrée

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Sandalo Concentrée is a Cologne launched in 2016. Colonia Sandalo Concentrée opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Lavender and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Acqua di Parma's Colonia Sandalo Concentrée carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive take on sandalwood that manages to be both classic and contemporary. Some find it a refined, year-round staple, while others are disappointed by the cardamom's prominence and a 'barbershop' vibe. Definitely one to sample first.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Colonia Sandalo Concentrée Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for a variety of settings, with many reviewers noting its versatility for both casual and formal events. The clean, refined scent profile is often described as office-friendly, though some find it too 'barbershop' for all tastes. It's perhaps a bit too elegant for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange, quickly evolving as a spicy cardamom and a whisper of lavender introduce a smoother transition. The heart leads into a warm, creamy sandalwood, not overwhelmingly sweet, grounded by amber with a subtle tonka bean finish. It's a journey from vibrant citrus to a refined, woody embrace.

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